Demographics

Question 1

What percentage of the global population over 65 years old is projected to live in less developed regions by 2050?
- A) 50%
- B) 60%
- C) 70%
- D) 80%

Answer 1

• D) 80%

Question 2

Which age group is considered the fastest-growing demographic worldwide?
- A) 65-70 years old
- B) 70-75 years old
- C) 75-80 years old
- D) 80+ years old

Answer 2

• D) 80+ years old

Question 3

In the United States, what trend is observed regarding the living arrangements of older adults?
- A) More older adults are living in metropolitan areas
- B) More older adults are moving to rural and suburban areas
- C) The majority of older adults live in nursing homes
- D) Older adults are predominantly moving to other countries

Answer 3

• B) More older adults are moving to rural and suburban areas

Question 4

Which ethnic group in the U.S. has the longest life expectancy?
- A) White females
- B) Hispanic females
- C) Black males
- D) Asian males

Answer 4

• B) Hispanic females

Question 5

What is the primary source of income for the majority of older adults in the United States?
- A) Employment wages
- B) Retirement savings
- C) Social Security
- D) Medicaid

Answer 5

• C) Social Security

Question 6

What is the leading chronic condition among older adults in the United States?
- A) Cancer
- B) Hypertension
- C) Diabetes
- D) Alzheimer’s disease

Answer 6

• B) Hypertension

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the marital status of older adults in the United States?
- A) Older men are more likely to live alone than women
- B) Older women are more likely to live alone than men
- C) Most older adults live with their children
- D) Marital status does not affect health outcomes

Answer 7

• B) Older women are more likely to live alone than men

Question 8

What percentage of the U.S. population over the age of 65 is expected to be a minority by 2050?
- A) 22%
- B) 39%
- C) 50%
- D) 75%

Answer 8

• B) 39%

Question 8

2. Which U.S. state has the highest population of older adults (65+)?
   
   • A) New York
   • B) California
   • C) Florida
   • D) Texas

Answer 8

• C) Florida

Question 9

3. What factor contributes to people working longer in the United States compared to developing countries?
   
   • A) Better health insurance coverage for retirees
   • B) The need for supplemental insurance due to a lack of employer-provided retiree healthcare
   • C) Early retirement programs in the United States
   • D) Higher pension payouts in the United States

Answer 9

• B) The need for supplemental insurance due to a lack of employer-provided retiree healthcare

Question 10

Which group of older adults is most likely to be living below the poverty line?
- A) White females
- B) Hispanic males
- C) Hispanic females
- D) Native Hawaiian males

Answer 10

• C) Hispanic females

Question 11

5. What is the main reason why older adults in developing countries are expected to live longer in the future?
   
   • A) Increased fertility rates
   • B) Improved healthcare and socioeconomic development
   • C) Higher birth rates
   • D) Greater access to social security programs

Answer 11

• B) Improved healthcare and socioeconomic development

Question 12

6. What chronic condition is more likely to lead to early death in older adults?
   
   • A) Arthritis
   • B) Alzheimer’s disease
   • C) Cancer
   • D) Hypertension

Answer 12

• C) Cancer